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How to Plan a Bedroom Around Awkward Angles, Sloped Ceilings, and Weird Windows — 5 Design Dilemmas Answered
Interior designers explain why architectural quirks don’t have to cause sleepless nights
By James Cunningham Published
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7 Things That Are Making Your Bathroom Feel Infinitely Smaller — Most of Which Are Easy Design Mistakes to Avoid
If using your bathroom feels like a squash and a squeeze, do check it’s not self-inflicted — here's what to ditch
By Linda Clayton Published
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Is It Actually Worth Upgrading to a 'Steam Shower'? Here’s What It Actually Means, and What Wellness Benefits It Brings
Rather than lose space to a dedicated sauna room, perhaps steam showers are the space-friendly spa approach you'd prefer — let's help you find out
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Kitchen Renovation Timeline Will Help Guide Your Project in 2026 — Experts Take Us Through the Entire Process, Month-by-Month
Dreading a kitchen remodel and unsure where to start? Kitchen experts break down the process so that you can plan with confidence
By Aditi Sharma Published
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Can You Put a Double Vanity in a Small Bathroom? This Is the Trick to Make It Work — According to Designers
If you've always dreamed of a his-and-hers basin in your small bathroom, there's a chance you can actually make it a reality thanks to these designer tips
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How Many Sockets Does a Kitchen Need? Plus, Where, and How High Above Your Countertops It Needs to Be
Consider this your ultimate guide to all things kitchen sockets, straight from the experts, to your home
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Hidden Costs of Kitchen Remodels That Not Enough People Know About — Yet Could Send Your Budget Totally Off Track
Cabinets, worktops, and appliances all budgeted for? Don't forget to account for these 5 less obvious kitchen essentials, too
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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Wait, What Exactly Is a Conservatory-Style Shower? And Why This Trend Could Become the Next Spa Bathroom Staple
Taking inspiration from the Victorian-era home extension style, these showers have plenty of vintage-inspired charm
By Maya Glantz Published
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10 Habits Interior Designers and Architects Want You to Adopt in Your 2026 Renovations
From starting with a masterplan to focusing on finishing details, these are the design habits the experts suggest you take on board for your next big project...
By Ruth Doherty Published
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8 Banquette Seating Design Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Built-ins and What Designers Say You Should Be Doing Instead
Avoid these rooky errors, with this advice from interior design experts, and enjoy more comfortable and stylish built-in seating
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Declutter Your Christmas Decorations When Taking Down Your Tree
Decluttering your Christmas decorations doesn't have to feel stressful or heartbreaking. It can start simply — at the moment you're taking down your tree
By Ciéra Cree Published
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How to Choose Kitchen Flooring for Your 2026 Renovation Projects — What to Pick Based on Durability, Maintenance, and Good Looks
These kitchen flooring suggestions will help you choose surfaces that balance practicality and aesthetics, ensuring the space suits everyday life beautifully
By Aditi Sharma Published
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What Were the Most Popular Houseplants in 2025? According to These Experts, This Is What Everyone Was Growing This Year
This list reads as a who's who in the plant world this year, and the clear theme across the board was personality
By Amiya Baratan Published
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10 Resolutions to Set for Your 2026 Renovations to Make Them More Sustainable
How your green credentials can help make a renovation more efficient and more stylish...
By Ruth Doherty Published
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How High Should You Hang Art? I Consulted an Art Advisor, and They Told Me This Answer That I'm Always Going to Remember Going Forward to Get It Right
Turns out, hanging art can be an art in itself...
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Don't Ask AI, Ask an Interior Designer — Color Drenching, Limewash Paint, and How to Decorate With Black
Interior designer Amy Stoddart is this month’s interiors agony aunt, answering the questions we get asked the most
By Pip Rich Published
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Cabinetry 101: Frames, Doors, Hinges, and What Actually Matters When Planning Your Kitchen
A no-nonsense guide to the mechanics of kitchen cabinets and why the boring bits matter
By Linda Clayton Published
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Okay, This Is Definitely Going to Be the Big Trend in Kitchen Backsplashes for 2026 — These Super-Personal, Custom Delft Tiles Are the Coolest Way to Bring Personality to Your Space
This new take on the traditional Dutch tile style has quickly become my favorite way to bring some more personality into your kitchen
By Maya Glantz Published
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"Don't Waste Your Money on This" — This Is Where Designers Suggest You Should Spend, and Save, When You're Planning Your 2026 Kitchen Project If You're Trying to Control the Budget
Planning your kitchen for the New Year? Here’s your guide to where’s best to invest and the elements you can easily save on without compromising on style and finish
By Portia Carroll Published
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I’m Planning to Use the Christmas Break to Finally Label My Pantry — This Is How Professional Organizers Recommend Doing It
Start the new year in the best way possible: with the perfectly labelled pantry of your dreams
By Ciéra Cree Published
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According to the Experts, These 6 Design Mistakes Are Making Your Kitchen Harder to Clean
Chic isn't always practical, and these errors are costing your culinary space major tidiness points
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Designers Share How to Avoid Your Color Scheme Feeling Overstimulating — While Still Using Plenty of Color
We all want our homes to feel nurturing while still looking stylish. Here are a few key tricks to perfecting that through color
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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And Breathe... 5 Quick Ways to Reset Your Home Between Christmas and the New Year
It's the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also a whirlwind — here's how to quickly restore a sense of calm amongst the chaos
By Ciéra Cree Published
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How Long Does It Take to Renovate a Kitchen? I Asked Professional Fitters for Their Honest Answer, and Here's What They Had to Say
Kitchen renovations seem to drag on forever, and they rarely stay on schedule, but here's how long you can expect the chaos to actually last
By Lilith Hudson Published
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I Asked Our Editors What They’re Buying to Ace Our New Year's Resolutions in 2026 — This Is What's on Their Agenda
From taking on junk journaling to snapping more pictures without a phone, there's lots of great ideas for an enriching new year
By Amiya Baratan Published
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3 Places You Should Never, Ever Hang a Wall Sconce to Avoid "Disrupting Symmetry, Creating Strange Shadows, or Visually Reducing the Space"
Here are the biggest designer 'don'ts' when it comes to stylish sconce lighting
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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7 Kitchen Cabinet Colors Designers Predict Will Dominate Homes in 2026 and How They Will Elevate Your Upcoming Reno Projects
It's time to say goodbye to your sage green kitchen. These are all the cabinet colors experts are expecting to see in the year ahead, and why they're making a statement
By Maya Glantz Published
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The ‘Finish What You Started’ List — Professional Project Managers on How to Tie Up Unfinished Renovation Jobs in 2026 in 6 Easy Steps
There is no excuse for half-finished renovation jobs with our expert guide to sorting out that snagging list fast
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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5 Clever Kitchen Gadgets That Will Help You Stop Throwing Out So Much Food — Every Good Kitchen Should Have These in 2026
From vacuum sealers to 'steam regeneration' functions, here's my wishlist for making leftovers last a lot longer
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
